Support Teacher Learning Assistance (STLA) Support Teachers Learning Assistance (STLAs) are targeted resources and have a strategic role within whole school initiatives to improve outcomes for students with learning difficulties. The STLA works collaboratively with school executive, teachers and parents to:
identify and assess students experiencing difficulties in learning
plan, implement, monitor and evaluate programs for students with learning difficulties.
The STLAs mode of operation should be consistent with policy. In working collaboratively with school executive, classroom teachers and parents, the STLA may provide support through:
team teaching
consultancy and training and development with other teachers
withdrawal for assessment
withdrawal of students for short term intensive instruction and monitoring of progress
support for peer tutoring and other programs
The support teacher position should not be used to:
establish a separate class
provide relief for absent teachers
provide academic extension programs for talented students
provide release from face-to-face teaching for staff members
permanently assist any one section of the school or any particular subject area.
PRINCIPLES: ASSISTING STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
Key principles underpinning support for students experiencing difficulties in learning, regardless of the cause:
Students with specific learning needs are entitled to acquire the knowledge. skills, understandings, values and recognised credentials that enable them to participate in a changing society
The Department, through its state offices, regions and schools, is responsible for the quality development and delivery of inclusive education and training for students with learning difficulties
Students experiencing difficulties in learning may need accommodations and learning adjustments to enable them to access and participate in learning on the same basis as other students
The equitable allocation of resources based on need is essential to meet the additional educational needs of students with difficulties in learning.
Key Principles for the effective operation of services supporting students with learning difficulties:
A whole school commitment is essential to meeting the needs of students experiencing difficulties in learning
School learning support teams assist schools and teachers to meet the specific learning needs of their students.
The school community, learning assistance personnel and other professionals work collaboratively to support students with learning difficulties
Coordination and monitoring of learning assistance services and student learning outcomes within a quality teaching framework is essential
Ongoing professional learning assists class teachers, executive and support staff to build their capacity to meet the specific learning needs of students
Support teachers learning assistance (STLAs) work within policy guidelines to assist schools to provide for students experiencing difficulties in basic areas of learning
An emphasis on early identification of students experiencing difficulties in learning and early intervention at all stages of learning is most effective
The establishment of transition processes between settings assists schools to ensure continuity in student learning with appropriate support.
All this information was taken from the Department of Education and Training Intranet site.
Support Teachers Learning Assistance (STLAs) are targeted resources and have a strategic role within whole
school initiatives to improve outcomes for students with learning difficulties.
The STLA works collaboratively with school executive, teachers and parents to:
The STLAs mode of operation should be consistent with policy. In working collaboratively with school executive, classroom teachers and parents, the STLA may provide support through:
The support teacher position should not be used to:
PRINCIPLES: ASSISTING STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
Key principles underpinning support for students experiencing difficulties in learning, regardless of the cause:
Key Principles for the effective operation of services supporting students with learning difficulties:
All this information was taken from the Department of Education and Training Intranet site.